Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Pets have an important place in our
heart and our lives. They keep our secrets. They provide comfort when we are
sad or frustrated, and listen to our dreams and plans without judgment or
prejudice. They are partners in pranks or hijinks. They “babysit” our kids and
provide comfort when we don’t feel well. They teach us about responsibility,
loyalty and unconditional positive regard. They are often considered part of
the family, a four-legged “kid” or sibling. And, eventually but way too soon,
they teach us about grief
and loss.

It is natural to mourn when a pet or
animal companion dies. In addition to the sorrow of losing such an important
emotional bond, we also lose a self-identified role as the guardian or
pet-parent. During its lifetime we provided food, water and shelter. We are
willing to spend hours canvassing the neighborhood at any time of day or night
and in any weather looking for our lost dog, cat, horse, etc. We decide where
we will live or are willing to move depending on the pets-clause in the lease. We
invest money (sometimes a lot of it) in its veterinary care and
medical/liability insurance. We learn how to administer oral medications and
even do insulin injections if this becomes necessary. Ultimately we often have
to make that incredibly difficult decision to end our beloved animal’s suffering
by ending its life.

As a fellow animal lover, I know how
hard the death of a beloved pet can be. I am here to help you work through your
grief and the related changes in your life that are going on right now. As a
certified hypnotherapist, I offer hypnosis and/or therapeutic guided-imagery
techniques that can provide the gentle, emotional healing you need right now.
All of my sessions are private and confidential, and I can work with you at my office in Santa Clarita or via Skype. I am currently
offering a 10 percent discount on all pet-bereavement hypnotherapy sessions,
valid through March 31, 2017. (This offer may not be applied to any other offer and is not exchangeable for cash.)